TV shows for housewives in late-1950s Melbourne, Australia
by Thor-Delta | created - 18 Sep 2014 | updated - 01 Oct 2016 | PublicThis is a list of daytime/afternoon TV series aimed at the housewives, which aired in Melbourne Australia during the late-1950s. Note that this list is incomplete.
The list excludes overseas-produced series.
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1. The Happy Go Lucky Show (1957–1959)
60 min | Game-Show
Guests, competitions and other segments.
Stars: Happy Hammond, Bob Horsfall, Pat McCormack, Susan Gaye-Anderson
GTV-9
HSV-7
5. Open House (1957–1958)
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
This series featured interviews, music, and guest artists.
Stars: Hal Todd, Peter Lunn, Jane Edwards, Jim Wood
GTV-9
6. Thursday at One (1957–1960)
60 min | Talk-Show
A program for the housewives, made up of varying segments such as Question Time, Family Doctor, Keep in Trim, Making and Mending, Forty and Over Talent Quest, Fun with Food, etc.
Stars: Judy Ann Ford, Evie Hayes, Binny Lum, Barry McQueen
GTV-9
7. At Your Request (1958–1959)
30 min | Music
Charles Skase, a baritone. The series provided requested songs, though the exact format remains unknown.
Star: Charles Skase
HSV-7
8. Binnie Time (1958–1959)
15 min | Game-Show
A musical quiz show, with some episodes featuring celebrity guests.
Stars: Binny Lum, Corinne Kerby, Winifred Atwell, Merle Taber
GTV-9
9. Keeping Company (1958–1959)
15 min
Norma Ferris provided hints for the hostess.
Star: Norma Ferris
GTV-9
HSV-7
11. My Fair Lady (1958–1962)
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Charles Bush, Bambi Smith, Gretta Miers, June Finlayson
HSV-7 (no relation to the film of the same name)
13. Personal Album (1958–1959)
15 min | Talk-Show
A weekly interview series broadcast in a daytime time-slot.
Stars: Jack Little, Toni Lamond, Frank Sheldon, Noel Ferrier
GTV-9
14. Personal Column (1958–1959)
15 min | Talk-Show
Jean Battersby would discuss the viewers personal problems.
Stars: Brenda Marshall, Jean Battersby
HSV-7
15. Tuesday Home Show (1958–1959)
60 min | Talk-Show
A weekly daytime series aimed with women, including a segment on cooking, interviews, etc.
Stars: Maree Tomasetti, Elinor Gordon
HSV-7
HSV-7
17. Geoff and Judy (1959– )
A variety series which aired during daytime.
Stars: Geoff Corke, Judy Jack
GTV-9
18. Let's Make Clothes (1959– )
30 min
In this short-lived daytime series, Joyce Turner and Dorothy Bradfield demonstrate simple dress making methods.
Stars: Joyce Turner, Dorothy Bradfield
HSV-7
19. Menu for Tomorrow (1959–1960)
15 min
Information is very scarce on this series, but it was likely a cooking show.
Star: Sue Butterworth
HSV-7
20. Patrick O'Hagan Sings (1959– )
15 min | Music
Patrick O'Hagan, an Irish tenor, sang songs in this daytime series aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
Star: Patrick O'Hagan
GTV-9 (produced by Sydney station ATN-7)
21. Snakes and Ladders (1959– )
30 min | Game-Show
A "jackpot quiz" based on the board game of the same name.
Star: Pat Hodgins
HSV-7
22. Strictly for Mothers (1959– )
30 min
A short-lived weekly programme for mothers and expectant mothers.
Star: Jean Battersby
HSV-7
23. Take It Easy (1959–1960)
60 min
Daytime variety with guests and contests.
Stars: Bob Horsfall, Joy Fountain, Jack Little
GTV-9
24. What's On (1959– )
13 min
Jean Battersby provides a weekly round-up of stage and film entertainment in the Melbourne area.
Star: Jean Battersby
HSV-7
25. Woman's World (1956–1963)
30 min | Talk-Show
"Woman's World" was a television series featuring various segments of interest to women, including fashion, cooking, book reviews, etc; running out of Sydney and Melbourne between 1956 - 1963.
Stars: Jean Battersby, Nance Donkin, Corrine Kerby, Mary Mackay
ABC
26. Wonderful World (1959–1960)
60 min | Talk-Show
A daytime series aimed at the housewives.
Stars: Jean Battersby, Madeline Burke, Anne Lane, Guido Lorraine
HSV-7
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